He is the golfer who had the worst ever back nine in Masters history and shot 52 over for the tournament

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Excitement is building ahead of the 89th edition of The Masters next week.

Augusta National will play host to The Masters from April 10th-13th amongst the stunning Georgia pines.

Defending champion Scottie Scheffler heads into the tournament as the favourite, but the field will be absolutely stacked with world-class talent, as per usual.

If Rory McIlroy putts well like Jack Nicklaus said he needs to do, then watch out. The Northern Irishman is perfectly built to succeed around Georgia’s showpiece golfing venue.

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However, some golfers thrive more than others around Augusta.

Charlie Kunkle had the worst ever back nine in Masters history

Kunkle, also known as ‘Kunk’, sadly passed away back in 2013.

He was a self-taught amateur golfer who competed in The Masters way back in 1956.

And it was quite the tournament for him, but for all the wrong reasons unfortunately!

Charlie Kunkle shot 95 on Sunday, and a total of 340 for the four days – 52 over par.

The 49 that he shot on the back nine on Sunday is the worst in Masters history (National club golfer).

Brian Harman was close to saving Charlie Kunkle’s Masters blushes

The 2023 Open champion had a nightmare at Augusta last year.

Brian Harman was two under par standing on the 10th tee, when his opening round quickly descended into chaos.

He shot 47 over Augusta’s closing nine holes, and signed for nine-over par 81 in the end.

So eventually, Kunkle still stood alone as the worst Masters performer in history.

Perhaps the real mark of Charlie Kunkle is the manner in which he accepted his horrendous Masters tournament.

He clearly took things very well, and remained proud of his achievement of competing at Augusta many years after he played there in 1956.

Kunkle told the Pittsburgh Press-Gazette in 2005, “I earned my way there. You don’t get there by knowing the right people. I was proud to have played in the Masters.”

And he’s right isn’t he.

Every single golfer would do anything they could to play Augusta National on a Monday or Tuesday morning, let alone to actually compete in the tournament.

Charlie Kunkle may hold an unwanted Masters record, but it’s one that he was clearly still very proud of.